Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has undergone successful surgery to have his prostate removed, hospital officials said on Sunday. The procedure came as he manages multiple crises, including the war in Gaza and his trial for alleged corruption. Netanyahu, 75, is among older world leaders who have come under scrutiny for their age and health … Read more
Liam Payne, the 31-year-old singer from One Direction, died on October 16 after falling from a third-floor balcony at a hotel in Buenos Aires, Argentina. Authorities have charged five suspects, including the hotel manager, receptionist, and two staff members, for manslaughter. Prosecutor Laura Bruniard has already ordered the trial phase to proceed, citing evidence of … Read more
India’s Adani group is exiting its consumer goods joint venture with Singapore’s Wilmar International in a $2 billion deal. The divestment marks the Indian conglomerate’s first major transaction since the US indictment of its billionaire founder, Gautam Adani, in November. Adani will sell 31% of its stake in Adani Wilmar, a company that produces edible … Read more
The White House has announced plans to update the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) with new cybersecurity regulations aimed at protecting healthcare institutions’ sensitive user data. The proposed rules, set to be published in the Federal Register for public comment, would require entities handling healthcare information to encrypt data, monitor networks for threats, … Read more
The Minnesota Vikings have officially found their quarterback in Sam Darnold, solidifying his place as the team’s starter after a thrilling 27-25 win over the Green Bay Packers on Sunday. The victory marked Darnold’s 14th win as a starter this season, setting an NFL record for most wins by a single-season starting quarterback with the … Read more
The Federal Reserve has cut its target rate three times in late 2024, leading to a decline in savings interest rates from their historic highs. With this change, it’s essential to shop around for the best savings account offers. Currently, the national average savings account rate stands at 0.42%, according to the FDIC. However, some … Read more
The Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) announced on Monday that it had killed dozens more Hamas terrorists in Jabalya, a day after declaring that the terror group was nearly cleared out of the northern Gaza area. According to the military, the operation was made possible by a combination of intelligence gathering and ambush tactics. The IDF … Read more
The Indianapolis Colts have officially exited the playoff race after a crushing 45-33 loss to the New York Giants at MetLife Stadium. Despite an impressive performance from quarterback Joe Flacco, who threw for 330 yards and two touchdowns, his struggles with mobility and decision-making led to three turnovers. Not all was lost for the Colts, … Read more
MicroStrategy, a self-described bitcoin development company, increased its holdings for the eighth consecutive week. The purchase brings its total bitcoin holdings to 446,400 BTC, valued at $209 million. The company’s ATM program funded the share sales that made the latest purchase possible. MicroStrategy now holds more bitcoin than any other publicly traded company. The average … Read more
In 2024, the moon was the celestial body that captured the spotlight, with several notable missions taking place throughout the year. Japan became the fifth nation to join the exclusive “Moon Sniper” club when its mission completed the most precise lunar landing in history, despite a last-minute glitch. Around the same time, private spaceflight companies … Read more